Posted 4/4/2024, 2:43:00 PM
Google Considers Paid Model for AI Search to Offset Costs, Risking Backlash Against Ad-Supported Status Quo
- Google may charge for certain AI-powered search features, while keeping basic search free
- This could offset AI computing costs or early low ad rates for AI search results
- Having a paid model for AI has worked well for competitors
- But charging could suggest disruption to Google's traditional free, ad-supported search
- Google hosts its big cloud computing event April 9-11